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The Yellow Rose of Texas

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Bluebonnets may be our fair state’s state flower, but I often think of yellow roses when I think of flowers and Texas. This is kinda weird, since you don’t see many roses, at least not in west Texas where I grew up or in central Texas where I live now. However, the origin of the folk song “The Yellow Rose of Texas” is tied to the Battle of San Jacinto, which is east Texas. I also know that Tyler, which is located in northeast Texas, is considered the rose capitol of the world. So obviously, maybe I just need to visit those areas of Texas more often to see roses. Or maybe I should plant some.

Since I got to thinking about yellow roses, I decided to use a yellow rose as my main image on this week’s Texas Tuesday card (1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month). I also need more birthday cards as my stash is down to two birthday cards, so a yellow roses birthday card it is. I started off with the inspiring Mojo Monday #157 sketch, but I decided to nix the vertical panel on the right and the bow, so it doesn’t really follow the sketch. The picture doesn’t really do the card justice, I think. The background really sparkles.

Make sure and check out the cards of the rest of the Texas Tuesday team: Mark, Tina, and Betty. Libby, Geeta, Karen, Linda, Shannan and Steph took breaks this week.

Yellow Rose of Texas Birthday Card

Stamps: Stampin’ Up Dear Friend, Floral (background), and Edgy Eloquence (sentiment)
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Garden Green
Ink: Stazon Jet Black, Stampin’ Up Garden Green (sentiment), VersaMark Dazzle Frost (background)
Embellishments: green sparkle brads
Coloring Tools: Stampin’ Up marker Garden Green; Prismacolor colored pencils; atYou Spica clear (on top of roses)
Tools: Nestabilities Classic Ovals Large and Classic Scalloped Ovals Large; corner rounder

The Stars at Night are Big and Bright Deep in the Heart of Texas

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With a title like that, you probably figured out that it’s time for another round of Texas Tuesday. I started off using Jen del Muro’s Sketch for You to Try. I wasn’t completely happy with how it turned out. So I made another card omitting the panel on the right. Which do you like better? Both are great “just because” cards and you can never have too many “just because” cards.

Make sure and check out the other Texas Tuesday cardmakers: Libby, Mark, Betty, Tina, and Karen. Geeta, Shannan and Linda are taking a break this week.

First Card Using SFYTT

Second Card

Stamps: Deadbeat Designs Texas Our Texas; Stampin’ Up Background Basics
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up So Saffron, Whisper White, Kraft
Designer Paper: Stampin’ Up Paper Prints So Saffron
Ink: Stampin’ Up Basic Brown, Craft Whisper White; Versamark (SFYTT card only)
Tools: white gel pen

I love all the stars that ended up on these two cards. They got me to thinking about singing, so I found you a video to sing along with. The 1941 song features lyrics by June Hershey and music by Don Swander. Perry Como was the first artist to record this song, yet he’s not even from Texas. That just goes to show you everyone loves Texas.

I also like this muppet version.


A Deadbeat Texas Tuesday

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It’s time for another edition of Texas Tuesday (Texas themed cards on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month). Today is a special Texas Tuesday. Mark of Deadbeat Designs (who is part of our little Texas Tuesday group) sent each of us one of his new stamps (Texas, Our Texas) and challenged us to come up with something special for today’s Texas Tuesday. When I opened up the package containing the stamp, I immediately thought of a Texas flag design. It didn’t quite turn out like the vision in my head. I feel like it is missing something.  Maybe it is too clean and simple. Can clean and simple cards be too clean and simple? I had wanted to make a second card and possibly not have even shown this one, but life has been a little hectic the past few weeks. So, don’t be surprised if you see me using this stamp for the next Texas Tuesday as I have another idea that I want to try out.

I can’t wait to see what everyone else has come up with using this same stamp. Let’s check them out together: Geeta, Libby, Mark, Betty, Tina and Shannan.

Texas Flag Card

Stamps: Deadbeat Designs Texas, Our Texas and Howdy
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Real Real, Basic Black, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Stampin’ Up Brilliant Blue

A Boot-scootin’ Texas Tuesday

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It’s the third Tuesday of the month and that means it’s time for another edition of Texas Tuesday (Texas themed cards on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month). Today’s card uses two new stamps that I picked up at Scrapology when I went shopping with Kristy the weekend before last. I met the designers of the two stamps I bought (well three, you’ll see the third new stamp in use another time). I wanted to give the boot a weathered look, the kind of look that boots that see a lot of outdoor action have. Do you think I succeeded? I stamped the boot on cardstock, cut it out and then crumpled it up. I also used last Saturday’s Sketch for You to Try by Jen del Muro. Overall, I’m pretty happy with how this card turned out. I promise I will try not to use “dirt” colored cardstock on the next Texas Tuesday card or you might think Texas doesn’t have other colors.

Check out the other Texas Tuesday cards: Geeta, Libby, Mark, Betty, Tina and Shannan.

Boot-scootin' Texas Tuesday Card

Stamps: Texana Designs boot; JAM’N Stamps Boot-scootin’ (sentiment); Stampin’ Up Weathered (background)
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Close to Cocoa, So Saffron, Very Vanilla
Designer Paper: Stampin’ Up Paper Prints So Saffron
Ink: Stampin’ Up Basic Brown, So Saffron (inked edges of sentiment panel)
Accessories: Stampin’ Up twill ribbon; star brads
Markers: atyou Spice Silver

Texas Tuesday

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My friend Geeta is part of this group called Texas Tuesday. They post a Texas-themed (whatever makes you think of Texas) card on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.  After being inspired by her last card, I decided I wanted in on the Texas Tuesday action. This is my first card as a member of the group.

Growing up in west Texas, Texas makes me think of dirt. Granted, within the city limits of Midland, there is a lot of green from people’s lawns and trees, but the wind is a frequent visitor. And it blows dirt around. A lot. So I decided I needed to have a dirt colored card base, so I used some Kraft cardstock.  I decided a Texas card needs some armadillos. Once on a walk around my apartment complex when I used to live  on the edge of north Austin, I came across a pair of armadillos getting it on. You’d think they’d want some privacy, but they were in the middle of the sidewalk for all the world to see.  But according to Wikipedia, armadillos have poor vision so maybe they didn’t know they were within sight of the whole world. A lot of people think of horses when they think of Texas. I don’t necessarily think of horses, because I had always wanted to take riding lessons when I was a kid (remember The Saddle Club books anyone?) but I never did. And howdy is the epitome of Texas twang. I actually ended up making two cards, because I couldn’t decide if it should have a bow or not. What do you think? Both of these cards will go to Operation Write Home.

Howdy Card - Take 1

Howdy Card - Take 2

Stamps: Deadbeat Designs Texas Rider, Howdy,  Small Armadillo
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Kraft, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Stampin’ Up Close to Cocoa
Accessories: red grosgrain ribbon
Markers: Stampin’ Up Brilliant Blue, Real Red
Tools: Nestabilities Labels Three; dimensionals

Don’t forget to check out the other Texas Tuesday cards: Libby, Mark, Tina, and Betty.